SATO CX208/212 manual Command Default Settings, Printer Configuration

CX208/212 Programming Guide

COMMAND DEFAULT SETTINGS

There are some types of commands that must have a value specified before a label can be printed. If the data stream does not contain these commands, a “default” value is assumed. The commands and the corresponding default values are:

COMMAND	DEFAULT	NOTE
Print Rotation	0°	(1)
Vertical Reference Point	0	(1)
Horizontal Reference Point	0	(1)
Character Pitch	2	(1)
Base Reference Point	H=0, V=0	(2)
Character Expansion	1	(1)
Print Darkness	3	(1)
Print Speed	3 ips	(2)

NOTES:

(1)The settings for these commands will revert to the default value when the printer receives an <ESC>Z or an <ESC>*.

(2)These values transmitted with these commands will remain in effect until a new command is received.

PRINTER CONFIGURATION

The CX208/212 printers are different from other SATO models in that they do not use DIP switches for printer configuration. Instead, all printer configuration is done via software commands. The parameters that can be configured are:

•Sensor Calibration

•Protocol Codes

•Print Darkness Range

•Sensor Type

•RS232 Parameters

•Label Tear-Off Position

•Backfeed Enable/Disable

Because there are no DIP switches to indicate the current printer settings, a Test Label can be printed that lists the active settings in the printer. This Test Label lists all of the information a user needs to ascertain the printer configurtation. Test Labels can be printed out by sending a command via software (Configuration Commands) or by using the FEED and On-Line/Off-Line Indicator buttons on the control panel (see Page 7 of the CX208/212 User’s Guide).

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